Quality Assurance Manager – Mining Group

Job Description

The role is based at Head Office – Operations division – reports to Director of Operations.

 

• A degree or diploma in quality management.
• A Master degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge in quality management environment, health and safety management systems such as ISO 9001, Global G.A.P, ISO 14001 or OHSAS 18001.

Job Summary

• Develop and implement quality assurance systems across key operational processes (Drill & Blast; Load & Haul; Stockpiles etc).
• Develop reporting and review systems that monitor on-going performance against desired quality targets.
• Responsible for investigating and analysing operational processes with a view to eliminating errors, increasing efficiencies, improving productivity, enhancing product quality and identifying and implementing strategic cost reduction initiatives.
• Work in close liaison with the operational teams to review, refine and document SOPs for all key operational processes across the enterprise.
• Assist in implementing strategic projects identified as essential in maintaining the company’s competitive advantage.

Responsible for:

 

• Developing and implementing a functional Quality Management System for Operations.
• Developing and maintaining an effective control program for all Operations departments (Mining; Geology; Processing etc).
• Implementing and continuously monitor improvement programs with the objective of increasing operational efficiencies.
• Reviewing statistical data from operations with the objective of identifying quality problems, analyse data and recommend changes to production processes or quality controls to address identified challenges.
• Actively assist in corrective action initiatives to prevent recurrence of non-conformances.
• Leading non-compliance investigations, assist in resolution and escalate warnings of possible quality control breaches to the Executive Team.
• Liaising with Managing Directors and Senior Operations staff on issues involving quality, processes, procedures and attend to urgent matters as they arise.
• Conducting weekly internal audits to verify that SOPs are being adhered to.
• Identifying quality related training and development gaps with the view of enhancing skills and efficiency levels for operational staff.
• Defining quality assurance protocols for the following primary production operations:
  • Exploration
  • Resource
  • Reserve
  • Drill & Blast management
  • Load & Haul management
  • Stockpiles and Waste management
  • Crushing management
  • Milling management
  • Leach & Tailings management
  • Elution & smelt management
  • Gold sales management

This role is urgent – please send CV in word format only (Not PDF) and details of current salary and benefits for review.

Email Your CV to Colin Roberts – [email protected]